David T.

Fort Myers, FL

Experienced Chemistry and Math Tutor for High School and College

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Florida Gulf Coast University

Biochemistry

Education

Florida Gulf Coast University (Biochemistry)

About David

Experience. Knowledge. Patience. These are all qualities that you should look for in a tutor. I have had the pleasure of working with a myriad of students in the Southwest Florida area, and I have seen excellent results with my methods. I hold myself and my work to a very high standard, and because of this, I do not charge for any lesson where the student is not completely satisfied with the results. However, don't take my word for it - look at my feedback to see what some of my previous students have had to say about me.

>About Me: I graduated summa cum laude from Osceola Fundamental High School and moved on to receive my Associate in Arts degree with honors from Saint Petersburg College. I am currently finishing my Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Florida Gulf Coast University. Being one of the most active and growing WyzAnt tutors in Southwest Florida, I have had the pleasure of helping dozens of students realize their potential and improve their test scores greatly. It is always amazing to watch students turn their grades around and begin to love learning!

>Tutoring Style: I specialize mainly in math and sciences, with my focus being more towards Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. I tutor all students from 6th grade through college, and can adjust to accommodate the individual's needs. The actual tutoring process can vary quite a bit from student to student. For example, many of my current students like to go over assigned homework problems, where I help with any questions they have and give them instant feedback and tips to accomplish each problem in the best way possible. Others prefer to cover a lesson that they had trouble understanding in class, and then do practice problems from either a textbook or a PowerPoint presentation from the instructor. I will do whatever helps the student succeed to the best of their abilities.

>Scheduling: I am available for regular weekly appointments most evenings, and I will work with you to find a time and day that fits your schedule and tutoring needs. Sessions can take place either at the FGCU library or the student's home, depending on preference. Also, please be aware of my cancellation policy - any lesson canceled or rescheduled within 8 hours of the scheduled appointment will be charged a cancellation fee equivalent to 15 minutes of tutoring.

If you have any questions or if you are interested in scheduling a meeting with me, please feel free to send me an email. I look forward to meeting you and helping you succeed in your studies!Experience. Knowledge. Patience. These are all qualities that you should look for in a tutor. I have had the pleasure of working with a myriad of students in the Southwest Florida area, and I have seen excellent results with my methods. I hold myself and my work to a very high standard, and because of this, I do not charge for any lesson where the…Read more

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David offers online lessons

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"Thank you David!"

- LUCY, Naples, FL on 6/3/14

We appreciate all your dedication and support this past school year. Our daughter finished Algebra with an A!!! Your approach has given her confidence applying what you have taught her with tools and strategies in class and tests. I realize I mentioned this before but your approach to tutoring is exactly what is needed to succeed. You are a great listener and quick to adapt to your students' personalities and learning styles, allowing them to excel. Thank you!

"Good job "

- Anthony , Fort Myers, FL on 2/25/15

David and I met for the first time to get familiar with the basics of Organic and Biochemistry . David is patient, knowledgeable and personable. Very easy to learn with for sure. Hopefully he can be the difference maker for me.

Update: David was a fine instructor. No worries here at all. He is going places. Very pleasant young man.

"Exceeds expectations!"

- Thanh, Naples, FL on 10/25/14

David's desire to help me succeed in my classes has been exceptional. He is a very knowledgeable tutor. I have been very satisfied and recommend him.

"Great Tutor"

- Thomas, North Fort Myers, FL on 10/25/14

David was very patent and could meet at almost anytime. He was very helpful in organic chem! I would recommend him to anyone!

"Wonderful ACT Math Tutor!"

- Anne, Estero, FL on 7/22/14

David has had a few lessons with my daughter to go over ACT practice to help her pull her math scores up. She has worked very well with him, and he seems to connect to her and explain things in a way that helps her understand the problems. He sees that she is a smart girl with a lot of potential; she just hasn't been properly prepared for the test, and she needs a bit of a refresher. David has been a great help and we will be continuing to have routine lessons with him.

"Great tutor! "

- Sophie, Naples, FL on 5/28/14

David, I just wanted to thank you for your kind help. I went from a 28% to 92% on the chemistry part of my exam! I couldn't be happier! You took the time to meet with me on a Sunday after scheduling last minute, and were extremely nice and helpful. You are very knowledgeable and your explanations were really clear. Thank you again! I will definitely contact you again for my chemistry needs!

"Great Tutor!"

- Tammy, Newtown Square, PA on 5/27/14

David has worked well with our daughter. He is able to explain the math concepts very well so that she understands the material easily. He has been very reliable and enthusiastic. Overall, a great tutor!

"Best tutor"

- Oliver, Naples, FL on 11/17/13

David was an excellent tutor. He was very patient and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to all students. Thank you David!

"Great ACT Math Tutor"

- Tina, Fort Myers, FL on 11/17/13

My daughter scored 2 points higher on the ACT math portion only after 2 one hour sessions with David.

"Very organized!"

- Judy, Naples, FL on 11/1/13

David is an excellent tutor. He approaches lessons with a can-do attitude and he quickly gives clarity to abstract ideas and understanding to new concepts.

"Great tutor, is patient and thorough."

- Nicole, Fort Myers, FL on 10/8/13

Our daughter was struggling in Geometry and she went from a C- to a B+ in a very short amount of time. We are very pleased with David and his commitment to teaching our daughter in a way she really understands the problem. David is patient and has our daughter think out the problem, then teaches her other ways she could have solved it along with repeating the same process. He stays longer when needed and she never feels rushed.

"Great tutor"

- Jayln, Naples, FL on 9/16/13

David is very kind, understanding and ensures the student understands the lesson. He is very prompt and flexible in scheduling which was a plus for my son. I would highly recommend David.

"Excellent"

- Barb, Naples, FL on 9/15/13

My son has had three sessions with David which have been invaluable. David relates very well with my son and my son feels like the tutoring sessions have been extremely worthwhile. David is very polite and always on time. I highly recommend David as a tutor.

"Good lesson"

- Milli, Fort Myers, FL on 9/6/13

David was at our meeting place ahead of schedule. He got along well with his student, who had positive things to say about him.

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ACT English

All through high school, I took honors English classes. I passed all of these classes with straight As, and was among the top of each of the classes. On the ACT English portion specifically, I scored very well, and I have tutored several students on ACT-related material.

ACT Math

I have much experience in all of the Math subjects that are tested on the ACT test (Algebra, Geometry, etc), and have used the material from those classes for years. Math is one of my strongest core academic areas, and my test scores reflect that. I have also tutored several students on this very material, to great success.

ACT Reading

All through high school, I took honors English classes. I passed all of these classes with straight "A"s, and was among the top of each of the classes. I have also had an above average reading comprehension level since elementary school. On the reading portion of the ACT specifically, I scored very well, and I have tutored several students on ACT-related material. Many of my students have significantly improved their ACT scores after receiving my help.

ACT Science

I am a science major, so naturally science is my strongest academic area. My highest scoring section on the ACT was in the Science section, and I have since studied much more in the realm of science. I have also tutored several students on the ACT test to great success.

Adobe Photoshop

I took a graphic design class in high school, where we heavily used Photoshop to edit images and create graphics. Also, I spent a year doing marketing work for a company where I was in charge of designing and creating flyers and other graphic-based pieces. Photoshop was my primary tool for this task, and I have become quite proficient with it because of this.

Algebra 1

I took Algebra 1 when I was in 7th grade. I was in the MEGSSS program at my middle school, which put me two school years ahead of the average student in math. I have been using many of the concepts from this course in my furthered math classes. This is one of my most requested subjects for tutoring.

Algebra 2

I passed Algebra 2 with a grade of "A" in 9th grade. I have since practiced many of the skills and concepts I learned in that class in my furthered math classes. This includes everything up to Calculus - and I have practiced Algebra 2 to some extent every year because of this.

ASVAB

I have great experience with the material covered in the science and math portions of the ASVAB, since I am a science major (which requires a lot of math as well). I also have some hands-on experience with some of the more mechanical questions asked on the test (pertaining to automobiles, electronics, etc) from my previous work experience. On top of that, I am very familiar with how to approach studying for standardized tests such as this, and am very capable of assisting with building those skills.

Biology

I am currently pursuing a degree with a Chemistry major and a Biology minor. Because of this, I have a strong background in many areas of science, including Biology. I received all "A"s in Biology 1, and had an excellent professor, who covered much more material than the course required. I have tutored many students in this class as well.

Calculus

I took the AP Calculus test in my junior year of high school after passing the class with an "A". I scored a 4 out of 5 on the test, earning me the complete college credits. I also have tutored several students in AP Calculus both during and after my own personal time in the class.

Chemistry

Chemistry is my major as well as my passion. I have taken advanced chemistry classes in high school and received many "A+" grades from college-level chemistry courses. The bulk of my tutoring experience comes from helping students with this very subject, and I am always looking forward to taking on another.

GED

I passed all of my high school classes with above average marks, and was in accelerated or advanced placement classes the whole time. In addition to that, I have completed my first two years of college. This has granted me my Associate in Arts as well as a high school diploma.

General Computer

I have had a computer for most of my life, and learned to use them entirely on my own. I have also worked as a Technician at a computer and networking company, where I gained a much better understanding of computing. I am also very frequently helping family members learn how to perform basic functions on their computers (such as searching the internet, checking e-mail, paying bills online, etc.).

Geometry

I passed Geometry when I was in 8th grade in an accelerated math program. I had one of the highest grades in my class, and got "A"s on every assignment. Much of Geometry is needed in Calculus and Physics, so I have continued refreshing these concepts every year since, as well as tutoring several students on this very material.

Microsoft Excel

I have been using Excel for personal use for several years to keep track of budgets, bills, and other things. I have also used the program as a student to create spreadsheets for lab reports in many of my science classes. On a more professional level, I have had to use Excel at a previous job to keep track of client databases. I am capable of imputing functions into the cells - not just having the program act as a grid-based list. It is more than that, and that is what I tutor.

Microsoft PowerPoint

I have several years' experience with Powerpoint, both as a student and a tutor. I have created countless presentations for various academic courses throughout my education, and many of them were quite complex. I have also tutored classmates in the past with Powerpoint to help them create more professional and effective presentations.

Microsoft Word

I have almost a decade of experience with Microsoft Word as both a personal and professional user. I have created many different documents of varying types and complexities for a previous employer, and have learned many of the "tips and tricks" to the software. This is a very important program to learn for business purposes, as it is capable of much more than simply recording type.

Organic Chemistry

I have completed and passed my Organic Chemistry I course at Saint Petersburg College (and the required laboratory course) with a grade of "A". I have also helped several students with this very course. One in particular, had a test grade turn-around of 2 letter grades ("D" to a "B") from my tutoring. I have also completed Organic Chemistry 2 (with lab) from Florida Gulf Coast University, which significantly helps me bring better understanding to my tutoring of Organic Chemistry in general.

Physical Science

When I was in 6th grade I was enrolled in the IMAST program at Pinellas Park Middle School, which was an advanced science program. This program continued through 8th grade, and had a large focus on physical science. I passed all of my related courses with straight "A"s and was among the top of the program.

Prealgebra

As you can see from my other math qualifications, mathematics is one of my strongest academic areas. I have experience tutoring in very advanced math courses as well as more beginner classes. Prealgebra is very familiar to me, and I have much experience tutoring at this level. This is the course that can be the "make or break" point for many students, and it is important to get a solid understanding of the material early on.

Precalculus

I took Precalculus two years before most students, and passed the class with an "A+". I later moved on to take AP Calculus and college-level Calculus 2 - both of which build off of the basics from this course. I have also tutored students in trig and precalc (very similar courses) to great success, and I continue to use much of this class in every math class I take.

PSAT

I scored an 1840 on my initial attempt at the SAT. My math score was my highest at 650 out of 800. And my reading score was 630 (also out of 800). I have tutored many students over the years on PSAT and SAT-related material to great success. I believe it is important to be prepared early for the test, so you can maximize scoring potential.

SAT Math

I scored an 1840 on my initial attempt at the SAT. My math score was my highest at 650 out of 800. This placed me in the 85% national percentile. I also have great experience as a tutor for the Math SAT, as this is one of my most requested subjects.

SAT Reading

I scored an 1840 on my initial attempt at the SAT. My Reading score was quite high at 630 out of 800. This placed me in the 85% national percentile. I also have great experience as a tutor for the Reading SAT, as this is one of my most requested subjects.

Trigonometry

I took Trigonometry two years before most students, and passed the class with an "A". I later moved on to take AP Calculus and college-level Calculus 2 - both of which use trigonometric concepts. I have also tutored students in trig and precalc (very similar courses) to great success.

Florida Gulf Coast University

Biochemistry

Education

Florida Gulf Coast University (Biochemistry)

Thank you David! —
We appreciate all your dedication and support this past school year. Our daughter finished Algebra with an A!!! Your approach has given her confidence applying what you have taught her with tools and strategies in class and tests. I realize I mentioned this before but your approach to tutoring is exactly what is needed to succeed. You are a great listener and quick to adapt to your students' perso
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